Polymerase Chain Reaction for Frequent Evaluation of Enterovirus in Aseptic Meningitis. Asian J. Med. Pharm. Res., 3 (3): 85-87

Meningitis is one of the most common CNS emergencies. Aseptic meningitis is the most prevalent type of meningitis. The clinical features initially are not specific. Enteroviruses have more than 60 serotypes which are culpable for more than 85% of aseptic meningitis. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a highly sensitive test for detection of viruses; therefore by using of this method, diagnosis of aseptic meningitis can be achieved rapidly. We can use this method even for detection of viral types, and therefore choosing the best treatment. We have evaluated 47 cases of highly suspicious to meningitis in a cross sectional manner by PCR method. We found 4 positive cases for enterovirus. It seems that, by using of PCR method we can differentiate aseptic meningitis easily and rapidly, so decreasing costs can be achieved by this method.